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By Impact News Point | November 1, 2025
Bollywood is once again stepping into the courtroom of controversy with ‘Haq’, an upcoming film starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi. The movie revisits one of India’s most debated legal battles the Shah Bano case, a landmark moment in the history of women’s rights, secular law, and social justice.
The Shah Bano case, which took place in 1985, revolved around a 62-year-old Muslim woman’s fight for maintenance from her husband after divorce. Her courage to stand up for justice changed the course of India’s personal law debate and remains one of the most talked-about legal milestones even four decades later.
In the film, Yami Gautam reportedly portrays a character inspired by Shah Bano a strong, determined woman who refuses to give up her right to dignity and justice. Emraan Hashmi plays a lawyer who represents both conflict and compassion, navigating the fine line between law and belief. Their on-screen battle is expected to be as emotional as it is thought-provoking.
The trailer of Haq hints at a powerful courtroom drama that not only focuses on a woman’s legal fight but also questions how society defines justice and equality. The film does not aim to attack any religion or community instead, it seeks to spark an honest conversation about the balance between faith, gender, and the law in modern India.
However, even before its release, Haq has found itself surrounded by controversy. Reports suggest that a legal notice has been sent to the filmmakers by the daughter of the real Shah Bano, who claims that her mother’s story has been used without official consent. Despite this, the film’s team insists that Haq is a fictionalized adaptation meant to highlight women’s empowerment rather than a direct retelling of any individual’s life.
The movie is slated for release on November 7, 2025, and the buzz around it is already growing. Social media is divided some are praising the film’s courage to reopen an old conversation that still matters, while others worry it might reignite sensitive debates. But there’s no denying that Haq has become one of the most talked-about Bollywood releases of the year.
Film critics believe that Haq could do what few Bollywood films have dared push audiences to reflect on the complex relationship between personal law, gender rights, and religion. If executed well, the film might not just be another courtroom story but a cultural statement, forcing the nation to revisit a moment that changed how India saw justice for women. As Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi gear up for the release, expectations are high. The film industry is watching closely to see whether Haq becomes a box-office success or a lightning rod for fresh debate. Either way, it has already succeeded in what art does best: start a conversation that refuses to die down.0000
